george washington's wife's life span (jun 2, 1731 – may 22, 1802)
Description:
After George Washington died in 1799, Martha assured a final privacy by burning their letters; she died of “severe fever” on May 22, 1802. Both lie buried at Mount Vernon, where Washington himself had planned an unpretentious tomb for them.Added to timeline:
Date:
jun 2, 1731
may 22, 1802
~ 71 years